This private reserve is often overlooked when traveling down the coast. It spans 300 hectares and holds a slice of a transitional life zone. Like Carara, it holds both dry and wet forest environments. A buffer zone of secondary forest and pasture fields protects stunning primary forest. The trees tower well above the forest floor. Balsa trees loom above philodendrons and ferns. The forest trails are varied and great for birding. All your senses will come alive when you enter this fragrant climate.
Once you walk through it, you won't find it difficult to believe that the motion picture "1492" starring Gerard Depardieu was filmed on location here. The movie recounts the wonder of Christopher Columbus as he arrives in the New World.
Although a hotel operates on the property, visitors not staying there can access the park by paying an entrance fee. For this fee, not only will you be able to hit the trails, you'll have access to some of the hotel facilities.